{"id":3616,"date":"2020-06-22T11:09:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T11:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/?p=3616"},"modified":"2024-12-16T10:30:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T10:30:59","slug":"salt-lamp-bulbs-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/salt-lamp-bulbs-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Salt Lamp Bulbs: Selecting the Right Salt Lamp Bulb for Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/salt-lamps\/natural\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Salt lamps refer to salt crystal chunks<\/a> mined from the Himalayan Mountains. The crystals have been hollowed out, and a light bulb fitted in the hollow to make the lamp. The Himalayan salt lamp is not just a lamp; it is a product with lots of benefits for our health and wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about health and wellness in the home, slat lamps always make it to the conversation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/5-good-reasons-to-stock-up-on-rock-salt-lamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">numerous benefits of salt lamps<\/a> make them widely used by lots of people almost in every room in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the numerous health benefits, Himalayan salt lamps also serve as creative d\u00e9cor pieces in the home. They not only make your home healthier, but they also make it look chic and fabulous too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although slat lamps are durable and long-lasting, being negligent on our part on handling the lamp carefully may cause mild to severe damages to the salt lamp. Part of taking great care of your lamp is to be well aware of ways to care for the light bulb used in the lamp and how it can be replaced should a need for that rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image1-2-1024x975.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image1-2-1024x975.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image1-2-1024x975.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image1-2-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image1-2-768x731.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image1-2.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3620\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image8-3.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image8-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image8-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image8-3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cover-text-style has-large-font-size\"><strong>IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING SALT LAMP LIGHT BULBS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cover-text-style\">The light bulb used in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/salt-lamps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Himalayan salt lamps<\/a>&nbsp;is perhaps one of the integral parts of the lamp, if not the most important. Some of the critical points to note about the light bulbs used in salt lamps are mentioned below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-types-of-bulbs-useful-for-salt-lamp\">1- Types of Bulbs Useful for Salt Lamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of bulbs available in the market for salt lamps are,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3621\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image11-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image11-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image11-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image11-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Incandescent Bulbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a very affordable and inexpensive bulb for salt lamps, which produces an inviting and warm glow. It is commonly used.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fluorescent Bulb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This type of bulb produces the brightest light and is available in various colors. It is suitable for big rooms and areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"372\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6404\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image4-2-1.png\" style=\"object-position:22% 44%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"22% 44%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image4-2-1.png 682w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image4-2-1-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3623\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image5-3.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image5-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image5-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image5-3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Halogen Bulb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This is an energy-efficient bulb for salt lamps but quite expensive. It produces a white light that is similar to natural daylight. The glow produced by a halogen bulb is sharper than that of an incandescent bulb.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3624\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image2-4.png\" style=\"object-position:50% 54%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 54%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image2-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image2-4-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image2-4-768x514.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tungsten Filament Bulb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This is probably the perfect choice of bulb type to be used in the salt lamp. The bulb produces heat and makes the room warm due to the filament used in the bulb.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-recommended-watts-for-bulbs-based-on-size-and-shape-of-salt-lamps\">2- Recommended Watts for Bulbs Based on Size and Shape of Salt Lamps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The light bulbs used in Himalayan salt lamps have to be incandescent. These are heat-producing light bulbs. The commonly used wattage for bulbs used in salt lamps is fifteen watts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For big-sized\u00a0salt lamps, a twenty-five-watt bulb and a forty-watt bulb are best used.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is common for people to ask what watt is best for salt lamps. The answer to this is not as direct as the watt choice for the salt lamp bulb will be dependent on the size of the salt lamp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:280px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3626\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image6-3.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image6-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image6-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image6-3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For small-sized and medium-sized salt lamps that weigh up to ten pounds require a fifteen-watt bulb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A twenty-five-watt bulb lamp is recommended for salt lamps that weigh between eleven pounds and twenty pounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For large-sized salt lamps that weigh over twenty-one pounds, a forty-watt bulb is best suited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> A fifty-watt to sixty-watt bulb is best suited for jumbo-sized salt lamps that weigh more than forty pound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-where-to-buy-bulbs\">3- Where to Buy Bulbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3628\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image10-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image10-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image10-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image10-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Replacement bulbs for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/F7747D98-7BC7-42ED-B07D-D5119C3D38A7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">salt lamps can be purchased on Amazon<\/a>. You can also buy one from reputable stores that sell Himalayan salt lamps. There is a high chance that they may have replacement bulbs in stock.<\/p>\n<p>When shopping for bulbs for salt lamps, consider looking out for the following.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bulbs should sport an E12 type candelabra socket except when stated otherwise in the manual of your salt lamp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure to go for thin bulbs instead of wide ones. Compact shaped bulbs are best compared to wide-shaped bulbs, which may come in contact with the salt crystal and burn out from moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you are shopping from a credible company with satisfactory reviews from customers. Cheap bulbs that keep burning out will make you spend more than buying a trustworthy and long-lasting bulb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-bulb-replacement-tips-for-salt-lamp\">4- Bulb Replacement Tips for Salt Lamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Follow the following tips to replace your salt lamp bulbs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Examine the base of the salt lamp to see if it can be rotated in an upright position.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Unscrew the bad bulb light from the salt lamp on a protected surface using a counterclockwise motion.<\/li>\n<li>Fit the new bulb by screwing it in using a clockwise motion.<\/li>\n<li>Examine if the bulb is correctly fitted by turning it on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apart from the rotating method, most salt lamps use a metal prong model. If this is the type of salt lamp that you have, follow the tips below to change the light bulb successfully.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3627\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image12-1.png\" style=\"object-position:25% 48%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"25% 48%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image12-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image12-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image12-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the salt lamp on a protected surface and lay the lamp on its side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For some lamps, the base of the lamp is screwed in. The first step would be to unscrew the bottom of the lamp to get to the bulb fitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull out the bulb fitting by pressing down on the two metal prongs that appear on each side of the bulb fitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unscrew the bulb from the fitting using a counterclockwise motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screw the new bulb in place and fit back into the salt lamp by squeezing down on the metal tongs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screw the base back on to the crystal and text to see if the bulb is fitted correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-should-you-use-halogen-or-led-bulbs\">5- Should You Use Halogen or Led Bulbs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3632\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image9-3.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image9-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image9-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image9-3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\">The best bulb for salt lamps is heat-producing bulbs. LED and Halogen bulbs cannot be used in salt lamps because LED lamps, although cost-effective, do not produce heat. Halogen bulbs, on the other hand, give out too much heat when used, and this is not needed in a salt lamp.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-the-solution-to-salt-lamp-weeping-i-e-leaking\">6- the Solution to Salt Lamp Weeping (i.e., leaking)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:320px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3630\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image3-4.png\" style=\"object-position:75% 59%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"75% 59%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image3-4.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image3-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fabglassandmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image3-4-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M-CDl28frHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">weeping of the lamp<\/a>\u00a0is because of the moisture that the salt crystal attracts to itself. In an environment with high humidity, the lamp draws moisture regularly, which causes the lamp to weep.<\/p>\n<p>The solution would be to place the lamp in a low humid environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Apart from this, ensure the lamp used is the right watt for your lamp size. If the watt is too high for the size of the crystal, it may produce more heat than what is needed, which may cause your lamp to weep. Changing to the right bulb watts required for the size of the lamp should solve the problem of weeping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-solution-to-salt-lamp-bulb-blowing\">7- Solution to Salt Lamp Bulb Blowing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you continuously have the bulbs in your\u00a0salt lamps blowing out, try to do the following to bring it to a stop.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use high-quality bulbs<\/li>\n<li>Use thin shaped bulbs instead of wide ones to prevent the bulb from coming in contact with the salt crystal. This may cause the bulb to crack.<\/li>\n<li>Check the cord to make sure it is in the best condition. 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